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Things have moved on swiftly since my last blog and this one is, I’m afraid, rather late. The first goal set was to complete a second 40 kms novice qualifier with Chiara.  She didn’t get a lot of work since completing her first 40 kms in May; one full week off followed by rather intermittent trainin...

This is Emma, also known as Running Riot. This lovely Irish Sports Horse is owned by Louise Robson who explained: “Emma is 34 years old and has been a very busy girl in her younger days. Emma loved nothing more than popping fences and has competed up to Fox Hunter in affiliated British Showjumping. ...

Meet Tailor Made MJ, a Welsh Cob cross Trotter. Milly is her stable name, and she stands at 14hh. She is owned by Elizabeth Taylor, who explains: “Milly was born and bred by my Mother, and we have owned her ever since. At 19 years old, Milly will never leave us. Due to her age, we mainly do showing ...

This is Izzy the Appaloosa, who is owned by Susan and Kelvin Russell. Susan explains: “Izzy is ten years old, and 15.2hh. We have had her since she was just a yearling. We currently hack out with Izzy, and school her, but we would like to get back in to showing her this year. Izzy did very well at s...

Meet Zarina, Feedmark’s new Horse Of The Week whom is owned by Charlotte Lee. Charlotte explains: “Zarina is a 12-year-old KWPN by Matterhorn. She stands at 16.1hh and is six years of age. Together we compete in affiliated Showjumping, up to 1.35 metres.” “Zarina is currently winning at 1.30m level,...

The start of the 2016 season certainly wasn't ideal - losing lots of events to the weather all across the country. Given that I missed planned 'runs' early on it feels like the season is only really getting started in May / June time! Having said all that - we've put the disturbances behind us and a...

Our new Horse Of The Week is owned by Kym Wilson, who explains: “I've owned 8-year-old Martha, a British Warmblood, since she was 4-years-old. I didn't go out to buy a 4-year-old, but completely fell in love and bought her anyway. I only wanted something I could call my own, after riding my daughter...

This is our new Horse Of The Week, his name is Arawak Prince. This chestnut is 20 years old, and stands at 16.1hh. Arawak Prince is an Irish Thoroughbred, whom has raced in the past and has won prize money for it. Jan Nagel has owned Arawak Prince for 4 years. Jan explains: “I bought him from a frie...

Meet Billy Boy, an 8-year-old Cob cross. He stands at 15.1hh, and has been owned by Samantha Ellis for 4 years. Samantha explains: “Together, Billy Boy and I do mainly dressage and showing. He was placed 2^nd in his first RHIS Coloured Qualifier this year.” “I bought him as a stuffy 4-year-old, and b...

This is Dee, a 19-year-old Thoroughbred. She stands at 17hh, and is loaned by Megan Pollitt who has been loaning her since 4th July 2015. Megan told us: “Together, Dee and I primarily do dressage and hacking, but she has previously evented. We competed in a showing show shortly after I got her, wher...

Meet Feedmark’s new Horse Of The Week, Strathardle Enochdhu. Also known as Enoch, he turned 23-years-old on 27^th April this year. Owner, Tara Jane Lothian explains: “Enoch is a 15.1hh Highland. I’ve owned him for over four years, I had him on loan for a year or so before that, and had riding lessons...

Valentino is an Irish Sports Horse, and he stands at 16.1hh. He is 6 years old and belongs to Rachel Calder, who has owned Valentino since September 2014. Rachel explains: “I do mostly dressage, schooling and hacking with Vallé. I currently compete with him in British Dressage Team Quest, and our te...